Listening is an essential communication skill. One that is often overlooked when thinking about how to further conversation and build relationships. By using these best practices, you can become a better listener and improve your communication skills as a result. Listen to What Others are Saying Sure, this sounds completely obvious, but when you really stop [...]
When you’re considering a new job, a vitally important consideration is culture. Sure, other benefits are important to consider – but you could have a great package and take a job in a terrible culture; and then you're miserable and stuck. Here at Abacus, we value a positive work culture, and we focus on it quite [...]
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Brooke Shepherd has been promoted to Coordinator. Brooke, who joined the firm in January 2016 as the Receptionist in the Transportation Department, has been an essential leader in client support, especially in delicate, unique and complex situations. Brooke Shepherd, who [...]
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Shannon Terry, CPA, has been awarded the Abacus Values Award for Integrity. Terry, who joined the firm in September 2012 as a Staff Accountant, rejoined the firm in 2019 as Controller and oversees the firm’s internal accounting, including accounts payable [...]
[Springfield, MO – May 17, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Annette Wright has been awarded the Abacus Values Award for Ownership. Wright, who joined the firm in October 2017 as an Associate, now serves as a Senior Associate for Accounts Receivable - Transportation and takes care of the Transportation Department [...]
[Springfield/Lee’s Summit, MO – May 5, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Leslie Kelleher has been awarded the Abacus Values Award for Client Service Orientation. Kelleher, who joined the firm in February 2008, is a Consultant for Accounting Services and primarily serves our McDonald’s owner/operator clientele. Leslie Kelleher earned her Business [...]
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Brooke Shepherd has been awarded the Abacus Values Award of People Focus. Brooke, who joined the firm in January 2016 as the Receptionist at our PRIME location, now serves as a Coordinator for our Client Support Team in the Transportation [...]
The newly-created role will support professional development of firm employees [Springfield, MO – March 30, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Emily Buckmaster joined the firm as the Supervisor of Excellence, a newly-created role that will support employee growth. Buckmaster, who most recently served as the Director of Career Planning & [...]
[Salem, Mo – January 12, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Salem, Mo office, which is the fourth office of the firm. The Grand Opening celebration was held on January 12, 2021, and included the Salem Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Abacus CPAs Salem Office [...]
[Springfield, MO – December 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Sam Shafer has been promoted to Advisor. Shafer, who joined the firm in 2015, has been a resourceful leader in tax consulting and supervising internal tax processes. Shafer, an army veteran, brings a wealth of experience to his role at [...]
